Local Networks
Women Do Business support a range of local Business support Networks across Devon. Each of these networks offers a programme of events and training which their members can access free of charge.
Each group is invited to post details of their coming programme of events on this site.
Details of our existing women's business networks follow. - Please feel free to telphone or email the local contact for more information.
If you would like to join a network but don't have one in your area yet, keep checking as more are planned.
HOST GROUPS and CONTACT DETAILS
SOUTH MOLTON
Chair: Rosemary Hallett
Email: rosemary.hallett@dsl.pipex.com
Tel No: 01769 572999
Secretary: Debbie Manners
Email: debbie@ndmedia.co.uk
Tel: 01598 760598
Next Events:
January, Thursday 27th 1.30 pm - 3 pm. How to exhibit successfully at shows. With Brenda Daly, Daly Associates.
February, Wednesday 16th 9.30 am - 11.00. Getting the most from your website and SEO tips. Bryan Cath, website designer.
March, Tuesday 15th 9.30 - 11 am. Advice on marketing your business. With Brenda Daly, Daly Associates.
Also introducing........
Women's Business Show in South Molton
Marking 100th Anniversary of International Women's Day
On Tuesday 8th March 2011 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of International Women's Daywe are staging a Women's Business Show. The event will be similar to the one held last October and will be held in the Assembly Rooms, South Molton.
Business women from all over North Devon are invited to take part in the event, from 10 am - 3.30 pm. There will be a number of free business workshops during the day (details to follow). The event will be a chance for local companies to put their own businesses on display, to pick up useful business advice and to network with other women.
Stalls for members of the Women Do Business group are £15 each, and for non-members £25. For more information about the event, or to book a stall, please contact either of the following:
- Rosemary Hallett, Serendipity, 20 Broad Street, South Molton, 01769 572999 email: rosemaryhallett@btconnect.com
- Debbie Manners, ND Media, 01598 760598, email:debbie@ndmedia.co.uk.
Stall numbers are limited, and offered to businesses on a strictly ‘First Come First Served' basis. Cheques should be made out to ‘Women Do Business South Molton' and should be handed into Serendipity by 25th February 2011 at the latest. Refunds will not be available once a stall has been booked.
We do hope you are able to join us at any or all of the events above.
KINGSBRIDGE & SALCOMBE
Secretary: Alison Theaker
Tel: 01548 857187/07875 628848
Email: alison_theaker@hotmail.com
Next meeting:
Dress for Success
Jo Smallbones will give a short talk on how to present ourselves in business to ensure we give the right impression.
Crabshell Inn, Kingsbridge Quay, 6pm Tuesday 1st February.
All WDB members welcome. Email Sally Hurst to confirm attendance.
sally@theoldbagcompany.co.uk
OKEHAMPTON BUSINESS WOMEN'S NETWORK
Secretary: Sam Money
Tel: 01837 659599/01837 659104
Email: sam@oconnorscampers.co.uk
Forthcoming eventS
Search Engine Optimisation and Email Marketing training day with Kate Doodson from Cosmic. Learn how to make your website more visible to your public via the search engines and how to create an email newsletter using a template.
Friday 28th January 10.00 till 4.30pm at West Devon Agri Bip Rooms, Okehampton.
Tea and coffee will be provided and lunch will be on a bring to share basis. Places are £25 per person as this is not centrally funded.. Please can you let us know if you wish to attend before 15th January.
The event is being hosted by Okehampton Business Women's Network and is open to all Women do Business members.
To book contact Pippa Cherrington 01837851218 or pippa@holistic-courses.co.uk
KINGSTON & MODBURY
Secretary: Lisa Dyer
Tel: 01548 810963
Email: lisadyer@talktalk.net
Next meeting - Please contact the secretary for details.
WIN & Totnes Group
Secretary: Sheena Leaf
Tel: 01392 381256
Email: sheena@devonrcc.org.uk
Next networking events are -
Wednesday 16th February 2-4pm at Baltic Wharf, Totnes - Networking afternoon
Wednesday 7th March time 7.15pm - venue tbc
Wednesday 13th April 2-4pm - venue tbc
Tuesday 10th May 7.15pm - venue tbc
DARTMOUTH WDB
Secretary: Sheena Leaf
Tel: 01392 381256
email: sheena@devonrcc.org.uk
next meetings:
Wednesday 13th January 10am-1.30pm at Townstal Community Hall, Dartmouth
February meeting on hold
Wednesday 16th March 10am - 12noon at Dartmouth Apprentice, Dartmouth
Wednesday 16th March pm time and venue to be confirmed
Wednesday 13th April - time and venue tbc
Wednesday 11th May - time and venue tbc
WOMEN DO BUSINESS MID DEVON
Secretary: temp Josalyn Mottershead
Tel: 01884 253284
Email: josmottershead@hotmail.com
you can also contact Marilyn Minter-Newson regarding any of the events taking place, her contact details are:
email: marilyn07mn@yahoo.co.uk
Tel: 07917804834
The following dates have been booked for our meetings to be held at the Hartnoll Hotel, Bollom, Tiverton
24th January 9.30am - 11am to organise future programme and networking morning. All welcome
Monday 7th February at 7pm
Tuesday 15th February 9.30 -11
Workshop: Perfecting your ‘elevator pitch' and selling your business to potential customers - Presenter - Tina Sibley
Hear from an expert how to project your business quickly and convincingly to would-be clients whatever the situation!
followed by:
11.00-12.30 Networking
N.B. Please confirm your attendance at either/both sessions of the morning to Joslyn.
Monday 28th February at 7pm
Monday 14th March at 9.30-11.30am
Monday 28th March at 7pm
Monday 11th April at 9.30-11.30am - and talk given by Christine Haerries on Co-operatives
Monday 9th May at 7pm
Talks/activities on these dates to be arranged after the February 7th meeting when we will know more about needs and wants!
NORTH DEVON CREATIVE WDB
14 The Gallery, Great Torrington
Secretary: Helen Bailes
Tel: 01805 623546
Email: helenbailes@btinternet.com
TAVISTOCK
Secretary: Lisa Gleadhill
Tel: 01822 617970
Email: Lisagleadhill@aol.com
Next meeting:
Thursday 17th March 9.30am - 3.30pm Kingdom House, Tavistock
Boosting yourself belief, personal power & impact business workshop with Clare Whiston
Thursday 7th April 10am - 3pm Kingdom House, Tavistock
Creating the WOW Factor with Celia Delany. For more details and to book your place please contact
Lisa Gleadhill - email above.
NATURAL HEALTHNET
Chair: Janet Wise
Tel No: 01752 283953
email: janetdenisewise@aol.com